Railroad contacts
- Industrial Development and Intermodal
- Quiet Zone
- General
- Surface Repair Railroad
- Signal Malfunction
- Emergency Railroad Situation
Industrial development and intermodal contacts
| Company | Contact Person | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| BNSF Railway Co. Visit Web site |
Grace Kung |
grace.kung@bnsf.com Phone: 817-867-6889 |
| Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Co. Visit Web site |
Kevin Burke General Manager | Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Co.2330 - 12th St. S.W.Cedar Rapids, IA 52404kevinburke@alliantenergy.com Phone: 319-786-3686 Fax: 319-786-3624 |
| CN (owner of Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad
and Cedar River Railroad) Visit Web site |
Dan Drier ManagerBusiness Developement | CN17641 S. Ashland Ave.Homewood, IL 60430-1345 Phone: 708-332-3061 Fax: 708-332-3673 |
| Canadian Pacific Railway (owner of Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad) Visit Web site |
Robert Goedemont Area Manager Inudstrial Development | CP
2435 E. Kimberly Rd, Ste. 65
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Phone: 563-441-5911 Fax: 563-441-7559 |
| Iowa Interstate Railroad Visit Web site |
Jerry Lipka President | Iowa Interstate Railroad5900 Sixth St. S.W.Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4804
jplipka@iaisrr.com
Phone: 319-298-5410 Fax: 319-298-5456 |
| Iowa Northern Railway Co. Visit Web site |
Dan Sabin President | Iowa Northern Railway Co.113 N. Second, P.O. Box 640Greene, IA 50636No17eng654@aol.com Phone: 319-354-1127 Fax: 319-354-3817 |
| Norfolk Southern Corp. Visit Web site |
Chris Ingraham ManagerIndustrial Development | Norfolk Southern Corp.720 Olive St. Suite 2850St. Louis, MO 63101chris.ingraham@nscorp.com Phone: 314-679-1880 |
| Union Pacific Railroad Visit Web site |
Wayne A. Borg Senior Business Manager Industrial Development | Union Pacific Railroad130 Quail Ridge Drive 559Westmont, IL 60559waborg@up.com Phone: 630-794-5155 Fax: 630-794-5171 |
Quiet zone contacts
| Company | Contact Person | Contact Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNSF Railway Co. |
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BNSF Railway Co.
80 44th Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421
Benjamin.Steinkamp@bnsf.com
Phone: 763-782-3495 |
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| Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway (CRANDIC) |
Tim Zimmerman | CRANDIC2330 12th St., SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404timjzimmerman@alliantenergy.com Phone: 319-786-3656 |
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| CN (owner of Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad
and Cedar River Railroad) |
Mike BarronAttorney | CN17641 South Ashland Ave. Homewood, IL 60430 michael.barron@cn.ca Phone: 708-332-3954 |
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| Canadian Pacific Railway (owner of Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad) |
Charles NewtonDirector of Rules and Training | DM&E 140 N. Phillips Ave.Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-782-1205 |
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| Iowa Interstate Railroad |
Jeff Johnson Director of Safety | DM&E 5900 6th St. SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone:319-298-5440 |
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| Iowa Northern Railway Company |
Mark A. Sabin Vice President | Re: Quiet Zone Establishment122 North 2nd Street, P.O. Box 640Greene, IA 50636
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| Iowa Traction Railroad |
David K. Johnson | Iowa Traction RailroadP.O. Box 309Mason City, IA 50402-0309iatr@netins.net Phone:641-424-4600 Fax:641-424-4600 M-F 8-5 (PC Online) |
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| Union Pacific Railroad |
All notices of intent, notices of establishment, or other general communication related to quiet zones should be sent to:Union Pacific RailroadEngineering DepartmentRe: Quiet Zone Establishment1400 Douglas Street, STOP 0910Omaha, NE 68179-0910 |
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| Union Pacific Railroad |
Mike Blackley | Requests for diagnostic assistance:Union Pacific Railroad1400 Douglas St. STOP 0910Omaha, NE 68179-0910mgblackl@up.com Phone: 402/544-2029 Fax: 402/233-2892 |
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| Union Pacific Railroad |
Brenda Mainwaring | Requests for diagnostic assistance:Union Pacific Railroad1400 Douglas St. #1550Omaha, NE 68179brendamainwaring@up.com Phone: 402/544-4749 Fax: 402/501-0011 |
General contact information
| Company | Contact Person | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Appanoose County Community RR (APNC) |
P.O. Box 321Centerville, IA 52544
Phone: 641-437-7029 Fax: 641-437-0514 |
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| Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad (BSV) |
Fenner Stevenson General Manager | 225 10th St., PO Box 603Boone, IA 50036
Phone: 515-432-4249 Fax: 515-432-4253 |
| Burlington Junction Railway Co. (BJRY) |
Steve HothPresident | P.O. Box 982Burlington, IA 52601
Phone: 319-754-5000 Fax: 319-754-1960 |
| BNSF Railway Co. (BNSF) |
Paul Nowicki, Asst. VP Gov't & Public Affairs | 547 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 1509Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: 312-850-5678 Fax: 312-850-5677 |
| CBEC Railway Inc. (CBEC) |
Randy Franks | 200 29th AvenueCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
Phone:712-323-1690 Fax: 712-323-2276 |
| Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company (CIC) |
Kevin Burke, Vice President & General Manager | 2330 - 12th St. SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone:319-786-3686 Fax: 319-786-3624 |
| CN (owner of Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad
and Cedar River Railroad) |
Jim Kvedaras, Sr. Mgr Government & Public Affairs, CN | 17641 South Ashland AvenueHomewood, IL 60430
Phone:708-332-3508 Fax: 708-332-4361 |
| D & I Railroad (DAIR) |
J. D. (Jack) ParliamentPresident/GM | 300 South Phillips Avenue, Ste 200, PO Box 5829Sioux Falls, SD 57117
Phone:605-330-6588 Fax: 605-334-3656 |
| D & W Railroad (DWRR) |
Stephen MastersDivision Manager | 700 6th St. NW, P.O. Box 112Oelwein, IA 50662
Phone: 319-283-5291 Fax: 319-283-2141 |
| Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) |
Jerry Lieka President | 5900 6th Street SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-298-5410 Fax: 319-298-5457 |
| Canadian Pacific Railway (owner of Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad) |
Herb Jones DirectorGovernment Affairs | 140 North Phillips, Ave., PO Box 1260Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Phone: 605-782-1223 |
| Iowa Northern Railway Company (IANR) |
Dan SabinPresident | 305 Second Street Southeast, Suite 400Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319-297-6000 Fax: 319-297-6005 |
| Iowa River Railroad (IARR) |
James BroghammerPresident | 33371 170th StreetSteamboat Rock, IA 50627
Phone: 641-868-2676 Fax: 641-868-2677 |
| Iowa Traction Railroad (IATR) |
David JohnsonPresident | P.O. Box 309Mason City, IA 50402-0309
Phone: 641-424-4600 Fax: 641-424-4600 |
| Keokuk Junction Railway (KJRY) |
Daniel LaKemper | 1318 South Johanson RoadPeoria, IL 6160
Phone: 309-697-1400 Fax: 309-697-8486 |
| Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) |
Chip Meador Director Strategic Planning | 3 Commercial PlaceNorfolk, VA 23510-2191
Phone: 757-629-2664 |
| Union Pacific Railroad |
Brenda Mainwaring | Requests for diagnostic assistance:Union Pacific Railroad1400 Douglas St. #1550Omaha, NE 68179brendamainwaring@up.com Phone: 402-544-4749 Fax: 402-501-0011 |
Surface Repair Railroad Contacts
| Company | Contact Person | Contact Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appanoose County Community Railroad |
Heather Clark, Office Manager | 1303 S. 21st P. O. Box 321 Centerville, IA 52544 Phone: 641-437-7029 FAX: 641-437-0514 Email: apncrr@jetnetinc.net |
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| Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad |
Fenner Stevenson | P. O. Box 603 Boone, IA 50036 Phone: 515-432-4249 FAX: 515-432-4253 Email: b&svrr@tdsi.net |
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| BNSF Railway Co. |
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BNSF Railway Co.
80 44th Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421
Benjamin.Steinkamp@bnsf.com
Phone: 763-782-3495 |
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| Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway (CRANDIC) |
Tim Zimmerman | 2330 12th Street, SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-3438 Phone: 319-786-3641 FAX: 319-786-4171 Email: timjzimmerman@alliantenergy.com |
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| CN (owner of Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad
and Cedar River Railroad) |
Harlan Arians, Engineer – Technical Services | 1006 East 4th Street Waterloo, IA 50702 Phone: 319-236-9205 FAX: 319-292-3313 Email: harlan.arians@cn.ca |
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| Canadian Pacific Railway (owner of Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad) |
Jeff Johnson, Public Works Specialist | 501 Marquette Avenue South |
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| Iowa Interstate Railroad |
Pat Sheldon |
5900 6th Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Phone: 319-298-5428 FAX: 319-298-5457 Email: phsheldon@iaisrr.com |
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| Iowa Northern Railway Company |
Rod Tudor, Roadmaster | P. O. Box 640 Greene, IA 50636-0640 Phone: 641-816-5870 FAX: 641-816-4816 Email: rodtudor@omnitelcom.com |
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| Iowa River Railroad |
Pine Lake Corn Processors Renee Schachterle |
Steamboat Rock, IA 50672 Phone: 641-868-2676 Ext. 229 FAX: 641-868-2677 Email: rschachterle@pinelakecorn.com |
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| Iowa Traction Railroad Company |
David Johnson, President | P. O. Box 309 Mason City, IA 50402-0309 Phone: 641-424-4600 FAX: 641-424-4600 Email: iatr@netins.net |
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| Union Pacific Railroad |
Mike Blackley, Mgr. Ind. & Public Projects | 1400 Douglas Street – Stop 0910 Omaha, NE 68179-0910 Phone: 402-544-2029 FAX: 402-233-2892 Email: mgblackl@up.com |
Report a problem - contacts for signal malfunction
Signal malfunctions should be reported to the railroad responsible for the signal. At signalized crossings, the crossing number and an emergency contact number are posted on the signal house. If unsure what railroad to call, contact the local law enforcement agency.| Rail | During Office hours* | After hours |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak |
No responsibility for signal malfunctions. Signals are maintained by the owner or operator of the track (BNSF Railway Co. in Iowa). |
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| Appanoose County Community Railroad | 641-437-7029 or 641- 437-7118 |
641-895-7642 |
| Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad | 800-626-0319
or 515-432-5047 |
515-433-0524 (Boone Co. Sheriff) |
| Burlington Junction Railway Co. | No signals | |
| BNSF Railway Co. |
800-832-5452 (24 hour) |
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| CBEC Railway Inc. | 800-321-3891 (24 hour) | |
| Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Co. (CRANDIC) |
319-786-3645 (24 hour) |
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| Cedar River Railroad Co. (CN Railroad) |
877-333-7989 (24 hour) |
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| CN (owner of Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad and Cedar River Railroad) |
877-333-7989 (24 hour) |
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| D & I Railroad Co. |
605-334-5000, |
605-351-6168 If no response, then 605-351-4150 or 605-212-0900 |
| D & W Railroad (Operated by Iowa Northern Railway Co.) |
7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
After 11 p.m. |
| Canadian Pacific Railway (owner of Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad) |
800-339-1080 (24 hour) |
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| Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. |
800-321-3891 (24 hour) |
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| Iowa Northern Railway Co. |
7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
After 11 p.m. |
| Iowa River Railroad |
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
After 4 p.m. |
| Iowa Traction Railroad Co. |
No signals |
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| Keokuk Junction Railroad Co. |
Signals maintained by BNSF, call BNSF at |
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| Norfolk and Southern Railway Co. |
800-453-2530 (24 hour) |
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| Union Pacific Railroad |
800-848-8715 (Choose option 2) (24 hour) |
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*If no response at the daytime number,
call the after hours number. |
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Contacts for emergency or dangerous railroad situation
Emergency situations (such as a blocked track, stalled car, track damage, or anything else that would present a danger or emergency situation) should be reported to the appropriate railroad. If the emergency is associated with a highway-railroad crossing, providing thecrossing identification is helpful for quick identification of the location. If unsure what railroad to call, contact the local law enforcement agency.
| Rail | During Office hours* | After hours |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak |
800-331-0008 (24 hour) |
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| Appanoose County Community Railroad | 641-437-7029 or 641- 437-7118 |
641-895-7642 |
| Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad | 800-626-0319
or 515-432-5047 |
515-433-0524 (Boone Co. Sheriff) |
| Burlington Junction Railway Co. | 319-753-6157 | 319-392-8395 |
| BNSF Railway Co. |
800-832-5452 (24 hour) |
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| CBEC Railway Inc. | 800-321-3891 (24 hour) | |
| Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway Co. (CRANDIC) |
319-786-3645 (24 hour) |
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| CN (owner of Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad and Cedar River Railroad) |
800-465-9239 (24 hour) |
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| Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad Co. (CN Railroad) |
800-465-9239 (24 hour) |
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| D & I Railroad Co. |
605-334-5000, |
605-351-4150 or 605-212-0900 |
| D & W Railroad (Operated by Iowa Northern Railway Co.) |
7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
After 11 p.m. |
| Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad |
800-339-1080 (24 hour) |
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| Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. |
800-321-3891 (24 hour) |
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| Iowa Northern Railway Company |
7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
After 11 p.m. |
| Iowa River Railroad | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
After 4 p.m. |
| Iowa Traction Railroad Co. |
641-424-4600 (24 hour) |
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| Keokuk Junction Railroad Co. |
5:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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| Norfolk and Southern Railway Co. |
800-453-2530 (24 hour) |
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| Union Pacific Railroad Co. |
888-877-7267 (24 hour) |
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*If no response at the daytime number,
call the after hours number. |
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The Office of Rail Transportation can also assist you in finding the appropriate contact at a railroad. Call 515-239-1140 for assistance.
